How do you think about risk? What role has taking risks played in your life/career? Check out responses from hidden gems from our community below.

Martin Dunn | Rap Artist & Podcaster

For me, Life is about Taking risk. Life is about taking that step into the unknown to pursue what you’ve always wanted to do and how you would like your life to be in the next 5-10 years and beyond that. Taking risks Played a role in helping me get better in my craft, it helped me Network and be in the same room with some important minds. Taking risks regardless of the consequence will also give you some type of awareness about the risk you took which can only fall back on you. Read more>>

Brett Meyer | Strategic Marketing Representative

I think risks play an important role in life. This is because in order to improve/grow into the person you want to become you need to take risks. For me taking risks has also been something that i have done. When you are younger you may of not even known you were taking risks. Read more>>

Rikki D | Master Hair Stylist/Colorist

They say; high risk, high reward. I think taking risks in life and in my career have helped me accomplish many goals, taught me valuable lessons and opened many doors for opportunity and growth in relationships and experiences. I think taking risks is beneficial to reach new levels. You never know until you try. Read more>>

Noelle Anzivine | Business Owner & Designer

My company’s motto is “For the one’s who take the risk…” Risk taking is SO important. I encourage everybody to take risks in life. Taking risks and putting my fears to the side has led me into rooms with people and connections I did not think were possible! There’s an infinite amount of possibilities waiting for you outside of your comfort zone. Read more>>

Branden LaMar – Brown | Professional Bartender, Model, Actor Studying for Real Estate.

Well Sometimes it’s good to take a risk when it pushes you outside of your comfort zone and helps you achieve a healthy goal. At other times, taking risks can have serious negative consequences on our health, relationships, or education. from what i do, Model, Acting, Bartending and now studying for real estate. everything has been a risk taking at some point. Read more>>

Jeffrey Corriolan | Realtor, Team Leader, Coach

I love risk! I knew from an early age that I would be the one to commit first and figure it out later. Bet on YOURSELF, always! I honestly think anyone that is a true procrastinator in their young ages, is someone that has great confidence in themselves and the results of their products. Read more>>

Tatiana Iakovishina | marketing agency founder

There is definitely risk in every choice. I like the quote of the great saint: “Whatever choice a person makes, he will still regret it.” But I convince myself that the right decision is the decision made. Read more>>

Edward Collins | Wealth Coach & Serial Entrepreneur

Milestones of Success are typically found On The Other Side of Caution. For nearly a Quarter Century, I’ve been working with business owners all across the country, helping them to achieve a Financially Free Life by guiding them through the Creation and Protection of what I refer to as Real Wealth. Read more>>

Chris Lomax | Founder of Lomax Legal

People often think of bold moves as the most risky moves. And there’s some truth to that. But I’ve discovered that taking the safe route is actually more risky because it likely means you’ll never have an opportunity to experience your full potential. Many of the accomplishments that we admire are filled with risks and uncertainty–traveling to the moon, creating a handheld device that connects with anyone across the globe in milliseconds, combining peanut butter and jelly! Read more>>

Brian “This is Biggz” Booth | Producer and Engineer

I always think of risks as another chance to grow, another opportunity. I’ve never been scared to take a risk… as long as the risk makes sense. Taking risks always ended up opening new doors for me. If it has the greater possibility of making something better, I’ll risk it. Read more>>